The little rose is so sweet and alluring, even the aloof CEO can't resist!

Xiao Ling received another signal from Mrs. He, and could only sigh helplessly in her heart while nodding with a smile on her face.

Finding an opening, he continued, "Zhixu, you just returned from the United States. I know Miss He also went to the United States recently. Why don't you two share your experiences there?"

One sentence immediately drew everyone's attention, and everyone looked at the person who had been named with a meaningful gaze, waiting to see how he would respond.

He Yaxiu looked at Yan Zhixu with a shy and embarrassed expression, waiting for his reply.

Yan Zhixu exchanged a glance with Xiao Ling while drinking, and the uncle and sister-in-law communicated silently.

Yan Zhixu: Sister-in-law, what do you mean by this?

Xiao Ling blinked: "I'd be so embarrassed if I just gave you a perfunctory answer."

Yan Zhixu felt a little helpless. After thinking for a moment, she said, "That place... I live there, but I don't really like it. The convenience of life there can't compare to that in China. Let's not talk about it."

He Yaxiu mustered her courage and said, "I...I think it's great. The brands there have a wider selection than in China, and the prices are more favorable. Shopping is very convenient."

Yan Zhixu said casually, "Oh, really? I rarely go shopping, so my experience is probably different from Miss He's, and..."

As if remembering something, his gaze softened suddenly, and he chuckled, "I was just mocked a couple of days ago for not having Alipay, which was quite embarrassing, but there's nothing I can do. When buying things abroad, you either pay with cash or credit card, which is nothing compared to WeChat and Alipay in China where you can just pay by facial recognition."

Everyone present laughed.

"That's true, it's more convenient to do this in China."

"But who is so blind as to mock President Yan?"

Yan Zhixu smiled but did not answer.

While others were unaware, He Yaxiu sensed something was amiss. When the man spoke of those who had mocked him, the gentle smile on his face seemed to be a completely different person from his previous coldness.

She felt her heart shattered into a million pieces.

Yan Zhixu finished his cocktail and took the opportunity of exchanging drinks to get closer to Xiao Ling, whispering, "Sister-in-law, didn't I tell Dad the other day that I have a girl I like and I'm pursuing her? Why are you still introducing me to someone?"

Although his tone was soft, Xiao Ling could clearly sense his displeasure, so she smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Oh dear, would your sister-in-law ever try to trick you? People insisted that I introduce you, and I just couldn't refuse. If you don't like it, just ignore it. You were perfectly fine just now~"

Yan Zhixu scoffed, "You're too embarrassed to admit it, so you're making me play the bad guy?"

Xiao Ling knew she was in the wrong, so she gave a dry laugh.

Yan Zhixu: "This will not be repeated."

Xiao Ling: "Okay, okay, okay..."

Yan Zhixu decided to stop drinking, put down his glass, and said to everyone, "Excuse me, I must leave now."

Turn around and leave.

~

From the corner, Liang Liangwei saw that the two were chatting happily. Yan Zhixu and He Yaxiu even seemed to be talking. They were very polite and seemed to be in perfect harmony. Liang Liangwei couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.

Does that mean you already have feelings for her?

O man!

She was furious, but there was nothing she could do.

You can't just walk over and drag someone away, can you?

Before being dragged away, he even swore at He Yaxiu: This is my man, don't even think about it!

……

Forget it.

Not wanting to stay here and watch people go on blind dates any longer, she turned around sullenly, saw a side door not far away, and went out.

Once outside, I realized it was a small flower hall connected to the garden outside. It was decorated in a very quiet and secluded style, and the fragrance of flowers wafted in the night breeze.

It's just a bit cold~

She took out a mask from her pocket and put it on, then pulled her trench coat tighter and fastened her belt before she felt a little warmer.

Although it was warmer inside, she just couldn't bring herself to go in.

Let the cold wind blow on you, and while you're at it, think about it...

Should I continue pursuing him?

She took out her phone, found Yan Bei'an's number, and dialed it.

Yan Bei'an answered quickly: "Weiwei, where are you? Want to come out for a late-night snack?"

Liang Liangwei said with a forced smile, "It wouldn't be appropriate for me to go over since you're with Fang Xun, would it? I'm sorry to bother you."

Yan Beian: "It's okay, Fang Xun doesn't mind. Anyway, he knows we're buddies."

“Who said we’re buddies?” Liang Liangwei rolled her eyes, paused for a moment, and then said in a low voice, “I want to ask you something.”

Yan Bei'an chuckled at her first sentence, and replied in a light tone when he heard her second sentence, "Yes, ask away."

Liang Liangwei: "Does your uncle have a girl he's pursuing?"

Yan Bei'an fell silent for a moment before asking, "How did you know?"

Liang Liangwei's heart sank. She bit her lower lip and said, "Never mind how I know. If you say that, does that mean you're really pregnant?"

Yan Bei'an stammered, "It seems...it might be true...maybe."

Liang Liangwei narrowed her eyes: "What do you mean?"

Yan Bei'an hesitated for a moment, then said, "Didn't I tell you the other day that I had some news I wasn't sure if I should tell you? It's about this."

Liang Liangwei: "..."

Yan Bei'an quickly distanced himself from the situation: "You're the one who made me attribute the bad news to what I shouldn't have said!"

Liang Liangwei said quietly, "You're quite self-righteous, but have you even seen that person?"

Yan Bei'an: "No, my uncle has never brought anyone back to the old house. I don't see him much outside either, and I've never seen any girl with him. In fact, the last time I saw a girl with him was when we went to the nightclub. My uncle specially came over and took you away. So you are the only girl I've ever seen with him."

After saying that, I felt that what I said sounded a bit awkward.

The thought of Liang Liangwei standing next to her uncle as his "girlfriend"... he felt an urge to break them up.

……

Maybe it's because eating too much barbecue has affected my brain?

Liang Liangwei forced a smile: "Although, your words didn't comfort me at all."

Yan Bei'an: "What?"

Liang Liangwei's voice was dejected: "The only reason you can see me by his side is because he treats me as his girlfriend. Otherwise, to him, I'm just a stranger."

Yan Bei'an scratched his head: "...That seems to be true."

"Sigh~" Liang Liangwei said listlessly, "I'm hanging up."

She put away her phone, sat on a chair in the small flower room, bent her legs, hugged her knees, and brooded alone.

After a while, I belatedly realized that someone was approaching from behind because I smelled a faint scent of smoke.

She turned around and looked in astonishment at the man who seemed to have descended from the heavens, standing just two steps behind her.

"Weiwei?" Yan Zhixu called out tentatively.

The girl sitting in front of him looked exactly like Liang Liangwei, but the fact that she was wearing a mask made him unsure.

Liang Liangwei stared at him blankly: "Why did you come out?"

Upon confirming it was her, Yan Zhixu's eyes flickered slightly, her expression relaxed, and a smile appeared on her lips. She stepped forward and sat down opposite her, leaning slightly to look at her: "You knew I was in there? You saw me?"

So it wasn't just my imagination~